About FITs

Feed-In Tariffs

The Feed-In Tariff (FIT) provides financial incentives for people and businesses to install renewable energy technologies such as solar panels and wind turbines. The scheme operates throughout the UK (with the exception of Northern Ireland) and applies to systems up to 5 MW. It is administered by OFGEM, but individual electricity suppliers are responsible for paying their customers. Tariff levels are index linked for 20 years.

The Feed in Tariff offers the following benefits

Customers receive a fixed payment for each kWh they generate regardless of how that electricity is used. This is called the generation tariff and will be available for both on and off-grid installations (see rates tables below).

Customers also receive an additional payment per kWh that is exported to the grid (grid connect systems only). This is called the export tariff and currently works out at 4.85 p/kWh.

Electricity generated can be utilised within the customer’s own property; this produces greater monetary savings since the electricity used is offset against electricity that would otherwise need to be purchased.

In order to qualify for the Feed-In Tariff, customers must use MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) approved installers and products. We work with a network of accredited installers nationwide and are happy to recommend someone local if required. Please contact us for further information.